**Job Descriptions for Production Team - Boaz Trading PLC**
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### **1. Product Manager (Cannes Collection & Everyday Line)**
**Department**: Production
**Reports to**: Head of Production
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Lead the development of Boaz’s culturally inspired T-shirt lines, ensuring alignment with Ethiopian heritage and global market trends. Oversee the two-tiered product strategy (premium Cannes Collection and affordable Everyday Line).
**Key Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with designers to integrate Ethiopian motifs (e.g., Aksumite patterns) into product lines.
- Conduct market research to balance cultural authenticity with global appeal.
- Manage product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Coordinate with sales and marketing to align product launches with campaigns like *Meskel Festival* promotions.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Design, or related field.
- 5+ years in product management, preferably in apparel or textiles.
- Knowledge of Ethiopian cultural heritage and textile traditions.
**Skills**
- Project management (Agile/Scrum).
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Fluency in Amharic and English.
**Benefits**
- Health insurance + gym membership.
- Cultural immersion trips to artisan communities.
- Annual profit-sharing bonus.
**Application Instructions**
Submit resume, portfolio, and cover letter to careers@boaztrading.com with subject “Product Manager Application.”
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### **2. Manufacturing Engineer**
**Department**: Production
**Reports to**: Head of Production
**Location**: Hawassa Industrial Park, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Optimize sustainable manufacturing processes for Boaz’s T-shirt lines, focusing on waste reduction and cost efficiency.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce material waste by 20%.
- Oversee solar-powered machinery maintenance at Hawassa facility.
- Train production staff on ethical labor practices and safety protocols.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
- 3+ years in textile manufacturing.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt+).
**Skills**
- CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Data analysis (Excel, Tableau).
- Problem-solving in resource-limited settings.
**Benefits**
- Relocation assistance for Hawassa residency.
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- Sponsorship for advanced certifications.
**Application Instructions**
Email resume and engineering certifications to manufacturingcareers@boaztrading.com.
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### **3. Artisan Coordinator**
**Department**: Production
**Reports to**: Product Manager
**Location**: Addis Ababa (with frequent travel to Bahir Dar/Arsi)
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Bridge Boaz’s production with Ethiopia’s artisan communities, ensuring ethical collaboration and premium craftsmanship.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Source and onboard artisan groups (e.g., Dorze weavers, Tigrayan embroiderers).
- Negotiate fair-trade contracts, ensuring 20% above market rates for artisans.
- Organize workshops to train 100+ artisans in digital design tools annually.
**Qualifications**
- Diploma/Bachelor’s in Art Management or related field.
- 3+ years working with Ethiopian artisan communities.
- Deep understanding of regional cultural practices.
**Skills**
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Proficiency in Amharic, Tigrinya, or Oromo.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
**Benefits**
- Travel stipends for regional visits.
- Participation in UNESCO cultural preservation programs.
- Flexible remote work options.
**Application Instructions**
Send resume and two references to artisans@boaztrading.com with “Artisan Coordinator” in the subject line.
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### **4. Quality Assurance Specialist**
**Department**: Production
**Reports to**: Head of Production
**Location**: Hawassa Industrial Park, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Uphold Boaz’s commitment to premium quality and ethical standards across all products.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct weekly audits of organic cotton sourcing (GOTS compliance).
- Test fabric durability (e.g., 6-wash guarantee for Everyday Line).
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product defects.
**Qualifications**
- Degree in Textile Engineering or Quality Management.
- 2+ years in apparel quality assurance.
- Knowledge of AGOA and Fair Trade standards.
**Skills**
- Attention to detail.
- Laboratory testing tools (e.g., Martindale abrasion tester).
- Report writing and documentation.
**Benefits**
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
- Paid training in international compliance standards.
- Quarterly team-building retreats.
**Application Instructions**
Apply with resume and QA certifications to qajobs@boaztrading.com.
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### **5. Supply Chain Coordinator**
**Department**: Production
**Reports to**: Head of Production
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Secure resilient, dual-sourced supply chains for Boaz’s local and premium lines.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Negotiate contracts with 10+ suppliers (e.g., Bahir Dar cotton, Italian jersey).
- Monitor logistics via IoT tools to reduce lead times by 15%.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for political/climate disruptions.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or related field.
- 3+ years in textile/e-commerce logistics.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
**Skills**
- Supplier relationship management.
- Fluency in import/export documentation.
- Crisis management.
**Benefits**
- Performance bonuses (up to 10% of salary).
- Hybrid work model (3 days office, 2 remote).
- Free TeleBirr mobile data for work use.
**Application Instructions**
Submit resume and cover letter to supplychain@boaztrading.com.
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**Why Join Boaz?**
- Contribute to preserving Ethiopian heritage while innovating for global markets.
- Competitive salaries aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Opportunities for growth from local artisan hubs to Cannes red carpets.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Boaz Trading PLC celebrates diversity. Applications from all ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds are welcome.